Army-linked big business hammers Myanmar’s marble sculptors

Sep 1, 2020 | Around the Globe

Army-linked big business hammers Myanmar’s marble sculptors

Marble sculptors in Myanmar say the hills that have given them a livelihood for generations are disappearing, as large companies reap the rewards of the prized white rock. MADAYA, Myanmar: Faces covered in white dust and chisels in hand, marble sculptors in Myanmar say the hills that have given […]

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